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Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per cent of respondents were either operating at a loss or just breaking even — up from 2019 when only 12 per cent of respondents were in that same financial position. Restaurateurs and experts say less traffic at restaurants and rising costs are making it hard to do business.

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When some people drive EVs, entire communities can benefit

When some people drive EVs, entire communities can benefit

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the benefits for entire communities when some people drive EVs; find out about a winter drought in Western Canada; and learn why a northern community wants an oil company to remove artificial islands in the Mackenzie River.

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Sports

January 23, 2026

Donna Spencer

Gold medal cyclist, former diver named to Canada’s Olympic bobsled team

CALGARY — Kelsey Mitchell joins a select group of Canadian…

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Trump's 'Board of Peace' gets its legitimacy from the UN, an agency he routinely belittles
Star

January 23, 2026

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ gets its legitimacy from the UN, an agency he routinely belittles

Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.” It sounds like an imaginary…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

January 23, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Canadian ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico: FBI

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding…

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My life as Hilary Duff. No, not that one
Star

January 23, 2026

My life as Hilary Duff. No, not that one

Sharing a name with a celebrity is equal parts comedic,…

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Natalie Spooner ready to play any role for Canadian hockey team at 4th Olympics
Star

January 23, 2026

Natalie Spooner ready to play any role for Canadian hockey team at 4th Olympics

It’s been a long road for Natalie Spooner as she…

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Thousands of demonstrators demand ICE leave Minneapolis
Star

January 23, 2026

Thousands of demonstrators demand ICE leave Minneapolis

Thousands of demonstrators braved bitter cold to march through the…

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B.C. mom with Stage 4 cancer says months-long wait to see oncologist put her at risk
Star

January 23, 2026

B.C. mom with Stage 4 cancer says months-long wait to see oncologist put her at risk

A Port Moody, B.C., mother of two says she had…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

January 23, 2026

A timeline of key events leading up to the arrest of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding

U.S. authorities have announced the arrest of former Canadian Olympic…

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Disgraced Winnipeg police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison 'believed he was untouchable'
Star

January 23, 2026

Disgraced Winnipeg police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison ‘believed he was untouchable’

Former Winnipeg police officer Elston Bostock was sentenced to seven…

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